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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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