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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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