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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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