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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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