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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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