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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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