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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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