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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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