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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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