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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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