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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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