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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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