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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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