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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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