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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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