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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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