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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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