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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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