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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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