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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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