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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive 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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