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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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