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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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