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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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