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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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