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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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