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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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