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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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