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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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