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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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