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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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