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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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