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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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