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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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