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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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