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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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