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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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