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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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