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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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