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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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