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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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