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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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