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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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