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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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