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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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