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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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