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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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