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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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