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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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