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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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