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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources