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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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