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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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