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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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