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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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