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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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