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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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