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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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