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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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