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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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