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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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