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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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