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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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