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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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