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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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