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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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