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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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