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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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