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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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