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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses 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? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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