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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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