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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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