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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)