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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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