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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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