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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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