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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes 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. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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