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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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