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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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