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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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