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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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