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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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