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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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