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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC 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 evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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