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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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