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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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