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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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