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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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