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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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