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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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