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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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