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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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