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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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