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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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