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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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