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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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