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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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