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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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