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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these open education ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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