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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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