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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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