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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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