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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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