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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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