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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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