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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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