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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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