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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology enable students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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