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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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