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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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