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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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