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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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