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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course