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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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