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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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