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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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