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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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