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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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