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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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