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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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