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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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