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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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