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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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