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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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