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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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