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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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