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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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