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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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