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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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