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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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