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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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