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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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