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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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