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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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