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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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