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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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