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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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