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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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