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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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