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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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