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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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