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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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