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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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