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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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