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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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