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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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