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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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