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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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