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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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