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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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