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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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