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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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