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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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