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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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