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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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