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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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