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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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