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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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