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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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