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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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