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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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