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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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