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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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