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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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