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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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