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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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