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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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