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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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