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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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