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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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