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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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