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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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