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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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