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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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