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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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