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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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