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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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