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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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