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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This 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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