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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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