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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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