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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students 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 lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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