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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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