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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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