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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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