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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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