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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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