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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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