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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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