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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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