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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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