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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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