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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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