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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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