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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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