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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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