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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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