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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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