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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning enable humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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