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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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