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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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