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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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