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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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