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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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