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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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