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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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