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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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