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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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