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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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