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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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