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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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