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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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