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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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