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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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