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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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