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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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