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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key 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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