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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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