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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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