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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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