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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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