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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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