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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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