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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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