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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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