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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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