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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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