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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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