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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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