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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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