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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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