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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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