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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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