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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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