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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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