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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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