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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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