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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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