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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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