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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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