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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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