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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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