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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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