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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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