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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended 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 educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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