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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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