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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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