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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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