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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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