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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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