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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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