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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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