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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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