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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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