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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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