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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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