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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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