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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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