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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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