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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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