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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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