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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the 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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