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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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