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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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