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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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