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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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