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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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