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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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