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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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