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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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