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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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