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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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