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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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