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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers 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 experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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