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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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