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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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