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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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