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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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