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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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