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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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