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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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