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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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