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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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