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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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