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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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