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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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