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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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