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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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