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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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