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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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