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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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