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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes 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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