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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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