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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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