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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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