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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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