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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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