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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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