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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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