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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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