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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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