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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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