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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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