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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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