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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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