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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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