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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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