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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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