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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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