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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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