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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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