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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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