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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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