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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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