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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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