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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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