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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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