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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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