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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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