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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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