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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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