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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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