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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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