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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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