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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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