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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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