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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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