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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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