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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment 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 institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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