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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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