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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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