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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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