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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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