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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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