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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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