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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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