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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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