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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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