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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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