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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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