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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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