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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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