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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the 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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