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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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