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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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