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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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