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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches 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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