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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. 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 resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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