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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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