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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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