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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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