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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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