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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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