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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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