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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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