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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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