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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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