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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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