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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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