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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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