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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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