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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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