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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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