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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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