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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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