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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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