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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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