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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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