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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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