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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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