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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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