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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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