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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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