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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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