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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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