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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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