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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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