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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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