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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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