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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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