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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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