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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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