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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation 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 organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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