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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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