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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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