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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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