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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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