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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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