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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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