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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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