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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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