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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education