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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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