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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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