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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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