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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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