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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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