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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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