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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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