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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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