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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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