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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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