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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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