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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured 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 original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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