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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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