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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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