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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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