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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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