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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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