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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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