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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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