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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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