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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about 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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