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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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