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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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