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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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