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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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