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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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