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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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