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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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