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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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