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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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