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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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