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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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