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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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