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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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