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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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