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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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