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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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