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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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