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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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