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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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