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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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