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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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