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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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