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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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