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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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