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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify 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 MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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