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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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