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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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