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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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