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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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