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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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