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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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