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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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