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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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