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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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