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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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