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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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