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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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