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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major 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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