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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing 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 quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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