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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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