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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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