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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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