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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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