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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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