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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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