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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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