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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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