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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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