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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers 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 teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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