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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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