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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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