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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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