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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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