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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors 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 massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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