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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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