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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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