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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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