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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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