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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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