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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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