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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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