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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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