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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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