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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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