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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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