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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources