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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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