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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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