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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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