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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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