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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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