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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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