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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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