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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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