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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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