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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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