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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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