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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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