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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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