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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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