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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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