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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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