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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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