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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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