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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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