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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches 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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