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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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