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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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