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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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