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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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