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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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