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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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