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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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