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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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