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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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