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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education