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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the 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 inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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