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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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