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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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